Chapter Three

Percy

I sit down at the table. I sit next to the king's advisers. The king starts to talk about suitors for Annabeth. I glance over at her. She doesn't say anything, but I can tell from her expression that she doesn't want to talk about it.

"Do you think it is a good idea to marry Annabeth to the Prince of France, Commander," the king's voice booms. I nearly choke on my food. Let's just say that the Prince and I aren't on the best of terms.

"I don't think it is my place to say so, Your Majesty." I look down at my plate. I get a weird feeling in my gut. I can't quite place what it is.

"But do you think it will be good for the kingdom?" Why are they asking me this? I glance at Annabeth again. She seems really interested about her plate.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I think it will do wonders for the kingdom," I state not too pleased with myself.

"Good, because Prince Luke will be coming here tomorrow."

I still have that feeling in my gut. I don't know what to make of it. I know how Luke treats women. And I don't think Annabeth deserves to be treated like that.

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After dinner the king calls me over. I wonder what he wants.

"Perseus."

"Yes, sir."

"Will you be willing to move into different chambers?" I scrunch my eyebrows.

"Of course, Sire."

"Good because we moved your stuff into the conjoined room next to my daughter's. I have moved you for the protection of my daughter."

"Alright. Thank you, Your Highness." I turn to leave. I walk behind Annabeth. I am so confused. Does this mean there will be no guard at night? I thought I was in charge.

"Which room is it?" I ask gesturing to the two doors next to Annabeth's.

"It is the one on the left." I look at her.

"Thank you."

"Here let me show you your room." She walks up to the door pulls it open. I follow behind her.

I look into it. It is a large room. You could probably fit my old house in there. I walk in.

"Seriously," I say raising an eyebrow. She lets out a laugh.

"Goodnight, Percy," she says as she leaves. She closes the door.

I look around again. It was huge. I guess I'm living like royalty. I walk over to the wardrobe. I pull the doors open. Every article of clothing I own is in there. There is also some fancier garments in there too. I close the doors.

There is also a door on the across from the wardrobe. I assume it is the door that conjoins the rooms.

I get ready for bed. I slip off my shirt. I sit down on an armchair. I start to unlace my boots. I stifle a yawn as I get my second boot off. In nothing but my trousers, I crawl into bed. Before my head hits the pillow, I'm out cold.

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I wake before the sun is up. I groan. I've always wake up when the sun is in the sky. I sit up. I get up to go find some clothes.

I walk over to a water basin and splash some water on my face. As I run my hands over my face I realize that I need to shave. I look around for my razor blade and aloe. It is nowhere to be seen. I sigh.

I decide to get dressed first and shave later. I look in the mirror. My facial hair is not that bad. I'll just do it tonight. I put my clothes on. I sit down in a chair, not knowing what to do next. I yawn. I look out the window.

The sun slowly rises. I make my bed and clean up my clothes that I left on the floor last night. This does not help the time go by. All of a sudden there is a knock at the door. I open the door with caution. When I see that it is Annabeth I pull door all the way open.

"Good morning, Princess," I say as she walks in. Her gown swishes as she walks.

"How many times do I have to tell you? I would like to be called Annabeth!" This makes me laugh.

"Well then. Let's go down to breakfast."

"Is that all you can think about?"

"I've been up since four this morning. Don't you think I'm hungry?" My stomach growls from hunger. She laughs.

"Did you plan that?"

"Maybe." I don't know why it is so easy to joke with her even though I've only known her for a day. I walk her to the dining room. I open the door and let her walk in before me. I pull out a chair for her.

I sit down at the far end of the table. The king and Annabeth are talking about gods knows what. Then for everyone to hear King Fredrick says, "There will be a ball for you to meet the Prince, Annabeth."

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed this new chapter.

So I have a question. What did y'all do for new years?

I watched Doctor Who. It was the most recent Christmas special. I cried for at least three hours. Anyway enough about me. Thanks for reading!

Joanna